Wow!! One of my favorite places I've tried in the city so far. I had the falafel with rice, and it…read morewas amazing. My friend had the falafel and fries, and they loved their meal too. The service was perfect, and the atmosphere was amazing as well. This place was pretty crowded, so I would recommend getting there before the crowds. But honestly, it wasn't bad at all and we didn't have a long wait. I give this place 5 stars! Delicious food, great service, and I'll definitely be returning.

Awesome spot. Had my dog before an appointment she had and realized this place had a dog friendly…read morepatio. Great service, super helpful staff, and they just started a rewards program last week. I will definitely return just for the pet friendliness and great service alone. The food slaps. So that is amazing too. The only negative is the price but you're definitely paying for quality and flavor, so that's not an issue for me. Edit: the CRISPIEST Greek Fries I have ever had and for that I am naming the best.

This food is so good!! Everything is made to order and do fresh!! You know it's going to be good…read morewhen the restaurant is packed with a line at noon on a Sunday!! We ordered a Greek Salad Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, green peppers, feta cheese, olives tossed with Greek dressing. Size Small $6.99 Large $7.99 Add sliced chicken or beef or Gyro $5.49 the Beef Shawarma and of course the ever so popular Baklava Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey. Enjoy complimentary Baklava with every meal! $1.49!! Stop reading this and GO!! Sliced marinated beef, served with rice, greek salad, hummus, pita bread, and garlic sauce or tahini sauce. $17.25*

Stopped in about three weeks ago. This was after a 1 year absence when I used to go often. I Was…read morequite disappointed compared to what I remembered. My friend order the chicken....I've never seen or tasted drier chicken....we jokingly called it Chicken Chips. Should have returned it but didn't. They must have known as they were plating? Ate very little.... I ordered the lamb kabob....it was ok but pretty bland, looked like processed little meat balls. . Service was good and friendly, no owner on site. In past visits I loved their Asobuco but none was on the menu. That's what I wanted to order. There was free baklava ....wasn't looking for free....went up to the counter to order some. Then was given two out of a bunch of stacked containers behind the register. If I hadn't inquired wouldn't have known. In past visits they always walked around with a tray and offered. This was dry as well..... I do appreciate free but not dry. I was willing to pay. I probably caught them on an off night, business was good which is always a good sign. I'll give them another shot but won't order the Chicken Chips.

This was my first time at olive and ivy and I had some questions about the menu. Needed some help…read moredigesting the menu and grabbed a server named Trace who was not our server but was so willing and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. If Olive & Ivy were to have a Sommelier it would be Trace. Great restaurant and great service. Highly recommend for a great environment with good eats !

Great service and the best ever butternut squash canneloni. The restaurant is huge without being…read morenoisy and the private room is perfect for a group of 12 or so. Outside, weather permitting, is a treat.

We had such a great time at Thea! We sat out on the rooftop, which has a beautiful view. We started…read morewith the Goddess of All Dips, so good. Drinks and dessert were great too. They even remembered my friend's birthday! I actually had a bit of a medical emergency while we were there, and I have to give a huge shoutout to our waitress Morgan. She jumped in to help right away without hesitation. Her manager was awesome too and even had someone check on me while I was in the bathroom to make sure I was okay. I really appreciated how they went above and beyond! We are regulars here and have never had a bad experience! Highly recommend!

One of my girlfriends and I decided to meet for lunch to catch up! We met at Thea and had a…read morewonderful time time! The service was fantastic and the food was even better! I had the filet skewer and it was over the top good! The sauce took it to another level! We also ordered the the flaming saganki and it was really flavorful! It's done table side. Nice touch! Of course the views go without saying! It's a gorgeous restaurant with wonderful service and food!!

Came for lunch with my wife, we got the Falafel, Caesar Chicken Sandwich, and the Hummus Plate with…read moreGrilled Chicken. Everything tasted fresh and the portions were generous. Staff was helpful without being pushy and the lunch specials make it easy to try a few things. Clean, straightforward spot. One of the better Mediterranean options I've had around Scottsdale.

Food is bomb, but the employee Kyle... my boy is a dawg. Going to be a great salesman someday. Knew…read morethe menu inside and out and explained everything to a T. Everyone was all smiles and great customer service. Portions are huge. Great spot. Great ambiance.

A true gem in the Valley. I visited the Persian Room for the first time with visiting family, and…read morewe were amazed. Firstly, the interior is GRAND - in size and extravagance. Every detail you notice is extravagant and purposeful. Visiting on a Saturday for lunch, there were plenty of other families eating together too. I noticed the crowd was mostly older, which lets you know this restaurant is a true staple in the community (I find that usually the old people know what's up). As all 4 of us weren't super hungry, we split the Persian Room Special- Combination of barg (Filet mignon), chicken filet and Koobideh kebab, served with basmati rice and grilled tomato. It was a huge portion of food, served on a large silver platter. The menu states that it serves 2, but it perfectly filled us 4 adults! Granted, we weren't super hungry to begin with, but 2 is definitely an underestimate. I'd say it can easily satisfy 3 hungry adults. Anyway, quantity aside, THE FOOD WAS AMAZING! Everything was so flavorful and paired well together. The meat was also juicy. My favorite was the koobideh kebab for sure. There isn't much more I can say, as the food speaks for itself. The Persian Room is definitely something you need to try for yourself. Weeks later, I'm still craving it and will definitely be back!

It's a lovely place and our server was one of my favorites that I've ever had. That being said, the…read morefood was so off that even my coworker, who is a regular, couldn't finish it. Her lamb shank was so fatty, there was barely any meat. The sauce it comes it wasn't hot - it was sort of warm, and she said the flavor wasn't there. My rack of lamb was ok, cooked to rare just how I wanted it, but it too, had a lot of sinew for little meat lollipops. My rice was also room temp, which could be fine, but seemed a bit odd to me. Thankfully this was a business meal, but we would have been both extremely disappointed had it come from our own pockets. Given all the five star reviews, I want to think this was a really off night. Wouldn't be my first choice next time, but I could go back and give it another shot.

This place is exceptional. The food, divine!…read more We ordered falafel and hummus and some schwarma. I got a falafel burger with an egg and avocado. Wife ordered the falafel laffa sandwich (wrap). Both orders came with shoestring fries and it was all delicious and far too much food for us! When we came in it was not busy and they spent some time going over the menus with us. Awesome, calm atmosphere, very nice people.

I would like to try this little local gem again: I still want to try the hummus…read more I ordered a lunch pita sandwich with chicken schnitzel and they were kind enough to toss a few falafel in for me to try. Really delicious falafel! The people here a friendly and eager to serve you. The restaurant is small, tidy, and has a relaxing bi e. Please try this local place out! They will patiently explain any menu items you're not familiar with. Prices are fair for the freshly-cooked food you'll receive.

first time ever trying it and it was amazing definitely going back and the staff is great!read more

Stumbled upon this gem as we were in the area, searching the Yelp reviews…read more What a place! Welcomed in, first thing that got me distracted was the incredibly large selection of Mediterranean and European groceries available. Everything from Turkish Delight, Turkish Coffee (special pots included), candy, cookies, rows of spices, canned goods, olives, dolmas, oils, teas, endless.... From there I remembered i was hungry and made my way to the counter to order. That particular day i was hungry, so I ordered the Shawarma Combo chicken and beef with salad, great tasting rice, huge amount of hummus and pita. So much food. Whilst waiting, this allowed me time to stock up on spicies, canned dolmas, Turkish Coffee and some other fun stuff to experiment cooking. Food was delivered to the table and such a feast. Staff were friendly and very helpful at navigating the menu and checking for allergies.

For our first foray into Persian Food in Phoenix we stopped at AZ Kabob House. This family-run…read morerestaurant is open 7 days a week and serves a variety of Persian/Iranian as well as some Greek & Mediterranean appetizers and sandwiches. We tried a couple of their Persian Kabobs and found them to be excellent! The Koobideh (ground beef) kabobs were tender and juicy, with great flavor. The Boneless Chicken kabob had saffron flavor and was cooked to perfection. The salad was nice and crispy with just enough oil/vinegar dressing. Customer service was excellent, with very attentive staff. Their dining area's ambiance is good, is well lit and is nice and cool. There are plenty of parking space just outside in the shopping center. The food was very good... we will definitely have to come back to try the other items on their menu. Two thumbs up!

AZ Kabob's is a surprisingly delightful Mediterranean restaurant. It's small and quaint, but out of…read moreall the Mediterranean restaurants we've dined at, it stands out as one of the most authentic. We have friends whose home cooking we love, and this is honestly the closest we've found to that same level of flavor and authenticity. The service is friendly and always delivered with a genuine smile and a sense of excitement that makes you feel truly welcomed. The restaurant is simply decorated but very cute, and everything is clean--including the bathrooms, which is always a big plus.

Some restaurants chase trends. Others just quietly keep making really good food year after year…read more This is one of those places. I'd been here several times years ago, and after coming back, I'm honestly wondering why I don't eat here more often. I ordered the chicken shawarma, a stuffed grape leaves platter, and hot tea. Everything was exactly what I hoped it would be. The chicken was well-seasoned, tender, and wrapped with the classic toppings, and the portion was fair for the price. Speaking of price, the value here is honestly hard to beat. The stuffed grape leaves platter came with hummus, tabbouleh, pita, and hot stuffed grape leaves. I had completely forgotten they serve them warm, and my brain needed a minute to recalibrate because I'm so used to cold dolmas everywhere else. Once I took a bite, though... yep. That's how they're supposed to taste. Soft, flavorful, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. I ended up adding some of the hummus and tabbouleh to my shawarma, which made an already great sandwich even better. The service was just as impressive as the food. My server was genuinely kind, gave me a few extra minutes when I couldn't decide, checked in without hovering, and even offered to package my hot tea to go when he noticed I was still working on it. (For the record, ordering an entire pot of tea for one person was an ambitious life choice on my part.) The dining room isn't huge, and there's also a small market attached, which adds to the charm. This place reminds me that consistency is underrated. Years later, I came back, and it was just as good as I remembered. Great food, great service, great value. I'll try not to wait so long before my next visit.

Craving shawarma and saw this place on Reddit! Food was delicious. We came in at 1130 and no one…read morewas there. By the time we left it was the lunch rush. Got the food fast and the rose water lemonade was good. Mango juice tasted like Jumex and that's yummy to me lol Waitresses were nice and attentive. Bathrooms and the floors in the dining area need some TLC. Hopefully the kitchens kept up with. Waters we did not drink. They should probably clean up the walkway to the bathroom too there was just a bunch of stuff. They also have a store attached which was cool. We didn't look but still cool. Chicken shawarma was bomb!